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Hundreds of commercial smoke detectors recalled

CPSC: When used with certain power supplies, device can fail to send signal

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Updated: 12:24 PM EST Jan 28, 2014

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Hundreds of commercial smoke detectors recalled

CPSC: When used with certain power supplies, device can fail to send signal

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Updated: 12:24 PM EST Jan 28, 2014

Hundreds of commercial smoke detectors are being recalled because they could fail to sound the alarm during a fire, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

About 610 System Sensor reflected beam smoke detectors are subject to recall. When used with certain power supplies, the smoke detectors can fail to send a signal to the fire alarm control panel that sounds the alarm.

The detectors are ivory and black and measure 10 inches high by 7 1/2 inches wide. The model number and date code are printed on a label on the back of the detector's cover and on the product's packaging.

The reflected beam smoke detectors were used primarily in commercial buildings as part of the fire alarm system. Detectors used with acceptable power supplies, as listed on the company website, do not need to be replaced.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Owners with the affected smoke detectors powered by a power supply that is not on the company's acceptable list available online, should contact System Sensor to receive free replacement smoke detectors. System Sensor and its distributors are contacting purchasers directly.

The smoke detectors were sold at alarm system, security equipment and electrical equipment contractors and dealers for use in commercial building fire alarm systems from November 2012 through May 2013 for about $800.